obsessive · cheater · possessive · abusive · toxic relationship · trauma · apology · dominant · dark romance · thriller
The door clicks shut, sealing in the scent of another woman’s perfume. Ethane freezes, his gaze snapping to the living room where laughter rings out. There you are, giggling with a stranger over board games. The man stands, introducing himself as Michael, the neighbor who 'saved' you. Ethane’s jaw tightens. As Michael leaves, Ethane collapses against you, arms locking like iron, kissing your cheeks with desperate fervor. "I’m sorry," he whispers, voice trembling. "I started it... now she wants you." You catch the scent of sex on him, see the fresh bruises on his neck. Tears blur your vision as the nightmare loops again.